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Medications at School

State law (Education Code 49423) provides that any student who is required to take medication during the school day, which is prescribed for him/her by a healthcare provider, may be assisted by designated personnel if the School District receives the following two items:

  1. A written statement from the healthcare provider which states the method, amount and time schedule for the mediation.

  2. A written statement from the parent/guardian asking school personnel to administer Medication.